RISHA PATAK-HARIE from I-lead self-defense.As South Africans, we face various forms of violence. Our government has shown its position on combatting GBV, which looks progressive on paper only. As we operate in territories we are familiar with and experts at, we also need to know how to protect ourselves. I am in conversation with Risha Patak-Harie from I-lead self-defense.Following a near kidnapping on the streets of Johannesburg, founder Risha Patak-Harie created i-LEAD to help vulnerab...

MNET has a new series called School Ties, debuting 16 May 2024 at 21:00. School Ties is a ground-breaking and harrowing four-part documentary seriesabout the grooming and sexual abuse of learners at some of South Africa’smost prominent, prestigious boys’ schools.Produced by Idea Candy, the docuseries series uncovers the truth behindgrooming and abuse in schools across the country, the aftermath, and whatgovernment, schools, and society are doing this to stop abuse in its tracks. I a...

TRIGGER WARNING  Confirmation of Sa'ar Shaked expelled from The South African Association Of Progressive Rabbis.Expelled Rabbis: Sa’ar Shaked had been charged with violating Ethics Code Section V (Sexual Boundaries).  He was temporarily suspended pending an Ethics Enquiry during which time he resigned from the SAAPR. The Ethics Panel concluded its process and recommended his expulsion which was ratified by the SAAPR members in February 2024. He is no longer a member of the...

Feminists in Kenya is a Black feminist movement organizing and amplifying feminist discourse and practice and building solidarity across other feminist movements. In 2018, SA feminists, activists, advocates, and the public rallied together for the first-ever Total Shutdown march. Loyiso Saliso is the initiator and strategic mobilizer for the #TheTotalShutdown Womxn's Movement. As soon as plans were in action our neighboring countries joined forces and soon it became evident that SGBVF is...

Their mission is “Redefining feminism in African Womxn’s views through the Celebration of African feminists in spaces that are inclusive, inter-sectional and Afrocentric.” Kisumu Feminist Society was legally registered in 2018 by a group of young women from Kisumu who saw the need to have an intersectional and inclusive feminist movement in the region. Kisumu is the third-largest city in Kenya after the capital, Nairobi, and Mombasa. In conversation with Afrika, the coordinator....

Nadine Dirks is a writer, public speaker, activist, and communications expert. Her work, interests, and expertise lie in intersectional feminism, gender, and sexuality, including sexual and reproductive health and rights. Her passions come from her lived experiences. Nadine is the author of Hot Water. The book investigates how endometriosis affects the way young women function and navigate the world, and how this becomes especially complicated for those who are underprivileged and reliant on...

Social media detox and dopamine fasting. Come with me as I share the journey of my 21-day social media detox and dopamine fast. I abstained from X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube for 21 days.  A dopamine fast is the practice of denying yourself gratification (music, sugar, sex, social media, or whatever your poisons are) for a set time, I completed 24 hours. It is based on the idea that abstaining from external stimuli will 'reset' your happiness baseline, allowing you...

Dshamilja Roshani is a Berlin-born poet, writer, and performer of German-Iranian descent based in South Africa. Formally trained in Political Science and Creative Writing, their work explores themes such as queerness, identity, home, and belonging. With poetry at the core of their creative expression. Dshamilja is constantly looking for ways to expand and reinvent the scope of the art form. In this quest, they have developed diverse skill sets in many mediums, from writing to music, theatre,...

The Law vs GBV/IPV Society and communities are quick to say that victims/survivors of GBV/IPV should open cases and let the law take its course. The reality is that the course has many loopholes and challenges which can be exacerbated by those in power or who have certain privileges. In this podcast, I speak on two specific cases. * Monique Muller received a positive outcome from The Legal Practice Council. Monique made a formal complaint against  Mrs E J Louis (Thomson Wilks Inc.) . The...

The One in Nine Campaign is a South African organisation motivated by feminist principles and the desire to live in a society where womxn are the agents of their own lives. It was created in 2006 to support Fezeka Kuzwayo, known as Khwezi to the media, who brought a rape charge against then vice-president Jacob Zuma. After she spoke out against her ordeal, she was execrated, shamed and victimised by a society that is used to perpetuating rape culture. This added abuse emerged from spaces that...

Zade de Kock, a Nguvu-Collective Change Leader,  is a 20-year-old, transgender non-binary person from the Eastern Cape. They're a multi-dimensional person who has currently been working on a campaign that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ people and specifically trans-and-non-binary people.  The campaign demands for the President of South Africa to pass the National Identification and Registration Bill. This Bill will help discrimination against trans-and-non-binary people be lessened as it...

I am conversing with Tumi Tlhabi, a black Queer woman who is a farmer, art gallery director, and entrepreneur.  Tumi represents The North West province and shares her challenges, passions, and successes. 

Uhuru (Norma) Mbele is the founder of Tosunga Baninga. 'Tosunga Baninga' is a phrase in the Lingala language of Central Africa, meaning 'helping you to help others. Uhuru shares why she founded the grassroots organisation in Evaton, South Africa.  What do they do? Support victims/survivors/striver of GBVTosunga Baninga has an overnight shelter that is inclusive of lesbian and bisexual womxnGive support to families of the deceased.Provide mediation between NPA and the families.This court...

THE REALITY OF CANCEL CULTURE. Cancel culture, deliberate erasure, and the silencing of womxn and queer bodies have occurred for decades.  Those who have spoken out have been ostracised, often losing their careers or facing public banishment. Media, society, and governments continue to ignore that erasure and consciously protect and support the abusers and their enablers.  There is an intentional approach to focus on the cancel culture of abusers and undermining the victims. - Rosie Motene

Plus-LGBTQI is a non-profit organization that aims to build a dynamic, thriving, and visible South African lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex business community. I am in conversation with the business manager about what they do, their reach, and their plans. Contact Zimkitha [email protected] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqiplus_/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/lgbtiplus Twitter- https://twitter.com/lgbtqiplus_

In conversation with Donald Molosi again.  Donald has launched his production company Cattlepost Films, and the first project to produce is the Botswana short film, Partly Cloudy and Hot. The film unpacks and challenges the narrative around male infertility in Botswana.  We also delve into the deliberate attempt to cancel artists, activists, and truth seekers.  ' Sad that just for us to be heard in our house, we have to scream at the neighbours' yard first'. *In reference to the...

In this podcast, I am in conversation with Hamlet Nkwain from Cameroon. Hamlet is a human rights activist and the executive director at 'Working For Our Wellbeing.' Working For Our Wellbeing is a non-governmental organisation that upholds equal rights and access to healthcare for sexual and gender minorities in Cameroonian society. We unpack the revolutionary work that they do as well as highlight the untold stories of Black African LGBTQIA Immigrants Trapped in Tunisia. Contact details for...

International WomXns Day- is it a celebration? So many womXn live in fear and cannot live and speak their truths.  Our bodies are ridiculed, and when we dare to stand up to the patriarchy, we are harassed and intimidated, and many of us are murdered.  So what is there to celebrate? 

Putting love first for all our children and family members and friends regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression Love for our children, sisters, brothers, cousins, mothers, fathers, etc, who are LGBTI will ensure that the community and the society at large learn to love them, cherish them, and accept them as human beings.  Discrimination, rapes, and assaults of LGBTI people will be history and no parent will lose a child or siblings lose a brother or sister...

Queermas Drive 2022. In my latest podcast series- Queermas Drive 2022, I highlight LGBTQI+ organisations. In conversation with Ntuspe Mohapi from The Ekhuruleni Pride Organising Committee.  How can you assist through resources, services, skills, and funding? Their contact details are as follows: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EkurhuleniPride/about

We recieve so many levels of betrayal, erasure, and abuse from society, could we try not to bring that into our personal spaces? We deserve honesty, love, and all things delicious.  Smashing the patriarchy includes us unlearning negative ways of harming human beings.  Stand tall and raise our rainbow flag but take accountability for how we treat each other.  We are all learning, we make mistakes and that's when we can break those evil chains. 

We know that it's a journey that we all need to participate in, work in, and hold each other accountable. Support the small safe spaces that are making strides on their own.  Be gentle with yourselves and celebrate your successes. #endgbv #vaallgbtqi #1in9 #gendersummit

TRIGGER WARNING!!!! OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE!!! At 5 am on a Saturday, we had a home invasion, and I discovered the thief halfway through my kitchen window, perched on the sink. I found the strength to shout and order him to get out.  My loud screaming and being fearless at that moment scared him, it could have cost my life, but it did not.  He scuffled away like a dirty rat. Yes, I give thanks for my life, but I am also allowed to feel the fear, pain, anger, and other emotions attached. Healing...

Delta is a multi-talented, entertainment powerhouse. Born in rural Limpopo, inspired and groomed by the streets of Alexandra Township, South Africa. Delta has a strong background in dance with international accolades to match. Speaker, Emcee, 3X world dance champion, influencer, DJ, and musician. Delta is also a personal trainer and wellness coaching career counselor. [email protected] www.wakaagency.biz